Overview
The Corbitt D-50 is a diesel-powered farm tractor manufactured in Henderson, North Carolina, between 1949 and 1952. It features a liquid-cooled Hercules 2.7L 4-cylinder engine and an open operator station designed for various agricultural tasks. This model is capable of pulling two 14-inch plows and features an adjustable rear tread to accommodate different field layouts.
Ideal Applications
Plowing Operations:
The D-50 is specifically rated for plowing tasks, with the capacity to handle two 14-inch plows using its 4-speed unsynchronized transmission.
Row Crop Versatility:
The adjustable rear tread width, which can be set between 56 and 84 inches, makes this tractor suitable for working in different row configurations.
Stationary Power:
Equipped with an 8-inch wide belt pulley running at 1210 RPM, the tractor can power external machinery at a speed of 2500 feet per minute.
Production
| Description | Built in Henderson, North Carolina, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Corbitt |
Engine
| Engine type | Hercules 2.7L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.00 inches (92 x 102 mm) |
| Description | Hercules DIX4D / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 166 ci (2.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 4-speed unsynchronized |
| Type | unsynchronized |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station |
|---|---|
| Description | Differential mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 5.5x16 |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 10x38 |
| Ballasted weight | 5,699 lbs (2585 kg) |
| Height | 69.5 inches (176 cm) |
| Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Operating weight | 3,567 lbs (1617 kg) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 86 inches (218 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.5x16 |
| Rear tire | 10x38 |
| Weight | 3,567 lbs (1617 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 86 inches (218 cm) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 8 inches (20 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1210 |
| Speed | 2500 ft/min (762.00 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
Variants
| D-50 | diesel engine |
|---|---|
| G-50 | gasoline engine |
| K-50 | kerosene engine |